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| THORPE UNITED AFC, Thorpe Willoughby Sports Association, Field Lane, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9FL |
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| We would once again like to welcome back all our players old and new to Thorpe United U12’s for the season 2007-08. Following our success in Division 2 last year, we will now be entering the First Division of the York Mitchell U12’s League. As a reminder to all, the players that will be registered to play for TUAFC U12’s in the League and the four Cups we have entered will be selected from those players who have completed and fully paid their membership to Thorpe United AFC for 2007-08 by Sunday 19th August 2007. If more than 18 players are eligible and are members of TUAFC the final 18 will be chosen on merit and the decision of the coaches will be based on an assessment of the player’s ability to successfully contribute to the U12’s team over the coming season. Competition for the squad remains tough and as last season, we will be unable to guarantee places or matches to any player for the oncoming season. Our selection policy for the season is below. Training will continue on Sunday from 09:30 to 11:00. From August 15th we will introduce a midweek training session on Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:30. However due to the availability of Astroturf slots, mid week Winter training (from October 11th) will move back to our regular Thursday night slot from 17:45 to 19:00. During the training sessions we will also be looking for players to improve on time keeping, having drinks available and the correct “clean” footwear on and fastened properly. This will help with the smooth running of the training sessions and also ensure everyone participates in the warm up! If you have any queries or concerns for the new season please contact either Craig on 704797 (mobile: 07912981281 e-mail: donnaleyeourn@aol.com) or Andy on 704781 (mobile: 07771976354 e-mail: howcroft2006@tiscali.co.uk) and we will gladly help. Yours Craig & Andy Thorpe United U12’s AFC |
| 2007/2008 SEASON NEWSLETTER No 1 |
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| TEAM SELECTION POLICY All players will be informed of whether they have been selected or not to the TUAFC U12’s squad for the League. For those players who are unfortunate not to be selected for the squad we would be happy for them to continue to train with the U12’s through the season but they will be unable to play in any league and cup games. If any of the unselected players decide to try for a place in another local football team and need assistance finding other local teams please contact us. If any of the unselected players wish to withdraw their membership from TUAFC we will return any membership fees paid upon request. For this coming season our weekly team selection policy will be to select the strongest team for each game from the players available. Players will be selected for each game on merit therefore some players will only have limited opportunities to play this season. As selection is done only on merit we cannot guarantee how many or how few games individual players will play over the season. With regard to substitutes, we try to give the subs at least 10 minutes or longer in a game but there may be occasions when it is not possible to achieve this target. There will also be occasions when we are unable to use all or any of the substitutes but we will endeavour make this situation a rarity. Please note; any player late for or missing two consecutive training sessions during the season without informing the coaches of a valid reason OR three consecutive training sessions after informing the coaches of a valid reason will only be eligible for the substitute’s bench at best upon return to the team. All players are reminded to: • Be punctual for all sessions (arrive five minutes before start to collect subs, put boots on etc) • Wear shin pads at all times during training and matches. • Bring a drink with you to all training sessions and matches. • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions. • Act within the spirit of the game. Violent play, bad language will not be tolerated under any circumstances! • Show due respect for there own and other peoples property. • Listen to and respect the decision of coaches/managers and match officials. Please note the coaches reserve the right to turn players away if they are not properly equipped for the conditions! |
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